Official Notice Roundup: Caloundra Transport Upgrades and Local Park Works

Public Notice: Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade

Residents are invited to provide public comment on the Preliminary Documentation for the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade Project (EPBC Ref: 2024/09956). This major infrastructure project, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government, involves a new 1.6-kilometre road and active transport link between Omrah Avenue and Nicklin Way. The project is a critical strategic connection intended to ease congestion in the Caloundra CBD.

Documentation is currently on public display at Sunshine Coast Council contact counters in Maroochydore and Caloundra, as well as the State Library of Queensland. The public comment period remains open until 5:00 pm on Friday, 10 April 2026. Feedback should focus on potential impacts to matters of national environmental significance, including local koala populations and the Moreton Bay Ramsar site.

Maintenance Alert: Khancoban Drive Park Remediation

Remediation works at Khancoban Drive Park in Buderim are scheduled to commence in late March 2026. Following the discovery of undetected underground voids during earlier excavation phases, Council has engaged geotechnical specialists to implement a targeted remediation strategy. These works are essential to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the parkland for the community. Visitors are advised to follow all on-site safety signage and stay clear of fenced construction zones during this period.

Land Valuation Notices Issued

The Valuer-General has officially issued the 2026 land valuations for the Sunshine Coast local government area. These valuations reflect property market changes as of 1 October 2025 and will take effect for rating purposes from 30 June 2026. Property owners who have not yet received their notice via post or email are encouraged to contact the Department of Resources to update their details. Summaries of residential, rural-residential, and commercial market trends for the region are currently available for review.

Heritage Register: Invitation for Comment

A public notice has been issued regarding an application to remove part of the former Main Roads Department Building from the Queensland Heritage Register. The consultation period for this application opened on 27 March and will continue until 28 April 2026. Interested parties may submit written representations regarding the cultural heritage significance of the site during this time to the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

Council Meeting Update

Following the Ordinary Meeting held on Thursday, 26 March 2026, minutes and recorded proceedings are being finalized for public access. Key items discussed included the transition toward the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve and the launch of the 2026-2028 Health Equity Implementation Plan. Community members can view meeting agendas and previous summaries through the official Council online portal.